Finding the Third Proportional to 109,750.50 and 160,431.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,750.50 and 160,431.75 is: 234,516.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,750.50 : 160,431.75 = 160,431.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,750.50/160,431.75 = 160,431.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,750.50x = 160,431.75 × 160,431.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,750.50x = 25,738,346,408.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,738,346,408.06/109,750.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,516.89
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